SHANE GRIGGS
By: Dave-Te' Thomas

#16-SHANE GRIGGS Idaho State University Bengals 6:04.0-190

ANALYSIS
Positives... Excellent competitor with a very quick setup, wrist snap and release...Has the foot agility to slide away from pressure...Very effective rhythm passer who excels on the short-to-intermediate routes...Carries out his fakes well and does a nice job of hitting receivers in stride on crossing routes...Has great patience in the pocket, but is equally adept at throwing on the move, losing none of his impressive zip on his passes when throwing from non-set positions...Throws the deep bombs with ease and easily spots his open receivers away from the coverage...Cool under pressure and makes proper checks at the line...Shows good placement throwing in tight situations...Has a nice feel for the pocket and shows the maturity to go for the first down rather than gamble on the "home run" bomb...Has good vision rolling out of the pocket, quickly finding his alternate receivers...Despite his height, he is a surprisingly good scrambler...Has the athletic ability to be very effective in the shotgun.

Negatives... Needs to add bulk to his lanky frame...Will need a little refinement in his delivery, as he does not open and close his shoulders quickly...Overthrows at times on fades and post patterns...Did not get much individual attention from his coaches and worked with his fourth coaching staff as a senior.

CAREER NOTES
Began his career at Idaho State in 1996, but took two years off before returning to the gridiron...Injuries wiped out most of his 1999 season, but he more than made up for his absence during his senior campaign...Only the fifth passer in school history to throw for over 5000 yards in a career... Gained 5023 yards on 352 of 710 tosses 49.6%) and 40 touchdowns...Only Jason Whitmer (55, 1987-90) had more touchdown passes in school annals...His 5232 yards in total offense are surpassed only by Whitmer (8449) and Vern Harris (5302, 1984-85) in Idaho State history...His 47 total touchdowns rank second to Whitmer (58) on the school's career-record list.

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